Not Guilty Verdict on All (5) Criminal Counts

October 14, 2010

Jury agrees with Wilkes-Barre Criminal Lawyer David Lampman and finds his client not guilty of all charges following a two day trial. Lampman’s client was charged two felony counts and three misdemeanors and faced over seven years in state prison if convicted. He was charged with these crimes after he stabbed a man outside the man’s home following a party. Attorney Lampman’s client claimed self-defense since the night of the incident. Accordingly, he refused to accept a plea agreement - he also refused to plea guilty to a felony since it would have a negative impact on his employment status. Lampman made numerous attempts to negotiate a plea that did not include felony charges; however, the District Attorney refused to entertain the offer. "This is a case where taking the substantial risks of trial was necessary because it offered the only avenue for my client to clear his name and get the justice he deserved".

Below are the specific charges and their maximum penalties:

Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Injury (1st degree felony - max. 20 yrs prison) - Not Guilty
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (2nd degree felony - max. 10 years prison) - Not Guilty
Simple Assault (2nd degree misdemeanor - max. 2 yrs prison) - Not Guilty
Simple Assault (2nd degree misdemeanor - max. 2 yrs prison) - Not Guilty
Recklessly Endangering Another Person (2nd degree misdemeanor) - Not Guilty

"Helping my client beat these charges was extremely rewarding and I feel that justice was truly served." Special thanks to Investigator William Jesse, Attorney Michael Senape, and Attorney Thomas Marsilio for their advice and help defending this case.